Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

About Hawaiʻi Volcanoes

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cherished cultural landscapes in the world. Extending from sea level to 13,680 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa - and is a designated International Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

From the National Park Service.

Entrance fees

Reservations

NPS lists no entry reservation for this park as of October 26, 2026. Campgrounds and tours may still need booking.

Weather and seasons

The weather the summit of Kīlauea (~4000' elevation) varies daily and may be rainy and chilly any time of the year. Temperature varies by elevation. At the summit of the volcano, temperatures may be 12 to 15 degrees cooler than at sea level. The coastal plain at the end of Chain of Craters Road is often hot, dry, and windy with the possibility of passing showers.

Hours

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day including holidays.

Getting there

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is located on the Island of Hawai‘i. From Hilo: 30 miles southwest on Highway 11 (45 minute drive); from Kailua-Kona: 96 miles southeast on Highway 11 (2 to 2.5 hour drive), or 125 miles through Waimea and Hilo via Highways 19 and 11 (2.5 to 3 hours).

Campgrounds

• KulanaokuaikiFirst come, first served
• NāmakanipaioFirst come, first served

Webcams

• Puʻuʻōʻō Southeast Coast
• Current Conditions of Kīlauea Summit Eruption
• Live view of the upper Southwest Rift Zone of Kīlauea
• Live Image of Kaluapele (Kīlauea caldera) from Uēkahuna bluff
• View of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea, view is to the west
• Kīlauea Summit from Mauna Loa Strip Road- [KPcam]
• Mauna Loa's Summit and Northeast Rift Zone from Mauna Kea [MKcam]
• Maunaulu Cam [MUcam]
• Puʻuʻōʻō West Flank from Puʻuʻōʻō [PWcam]
• Kīlauea's upper Southwest Rift Zone, looking northwest [MITDcam]
• Mokuʻāweoweo Caldera Thermal [MTcam]
• The Upper Part of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone [M3cam]
• West vent in Halemaʻumaʻu and lava lake - [V1cam]
• Halemaʻumaʻu crater from the east rim and down-dropped block [V2cam]
• Live Image of Nāpau Crater from east side of crater [S2cam]
• Mokuʻāweoweo Caldera from the Northwest Rim
• Middle Part of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone
• Upper and Middle Parts of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone
• Northwest flank from Hualālai volcano
• Puʻuʻōʻō East Flank from East of Puʻuʻōʻō

Visitor centers

• Welcome Center
• Kahuku Visitor Contact Station

Alerts

• Park Closure: Mauna Loa Road Closed Past Kīpukapuaulu for Tree Removal
• Information: Kīlauea eruption
• Information: Hilina Pali Road Shoulder Work Scheduled 9/14/26 to 11/19/26
• Caution: Kīpukapuaulu Trail Closed Due to Hazardous Trees and Hanging Limbs
• Information: Sulphur Banks Bridge Closed; Boardwalk is Open
• Information: Upper Kahuku Road Closed Beyond Boot Decontamination Station
• Caution: Protect Yourself from Volcanic Tephra

As of October 26, 2026. Current alerts on nps.gov

Sources

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park fees on nps.gov. Prices, park information and photos from the NPS Data API, checked October 26, 2026. Photos credited to the National Park Service.